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Tourism official urges lodging-tax renewal for November ballot; BOCC to review May 5
Summary
Shawn Parker of Sheridan County Travel & Tourism briefed commissioners on renewing the lodging tax for the November 2026 ballot, describing its role in funding visitor services; Administrative Director Cameron Duff said the item will return for review at the May 5 regular meeting.
Shawn Parker of Sheridan County Travel & Tourism told commissioners the lodging‑tax renewal on the proposed November 2026 ballot funds community promotion, visitor centers and industry support and described municipal resolutions requesting placement on the ballot. Parker said the tax has been an important funding source for the local tourism industry and urged renewal.
Commissioners asked clarifying questions about how "visitors" are defined for the tax and about municipal support; Administrative Director Cameron Duff said the lodging tax renewal will next be reviewed at the BOCC Regular meeting on May 5. No formal board vote was taken during the staff meeting.
